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Annah needs $300 to get insulin. If you have the capacity, please help however you can.

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Annah needs $300 to get insulin. If you have the capacity, please help however you can.

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Annah needs $300 to get insulin. If you have the capacity, please help however you can.

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Annah needs $300 to get insulin. If you have the capacity, please help however you can.

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Annah needs $300 to get insulin. If you have the capacity, please help however you can.

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Edit: Read my commentbelow first!! This seems to be truly unnecessary for most cases.

For all #diabetics, in case you're dependent on insulin and interested in long-haul travel: I stress tested this device in photos (exact model is https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0FJY2LQSH) on my Japan/Korea trip, including flight times of 12-18 hrs (incl. layovers) as an insulin transporting vessel.

The device is a peltier-cooled mini refrigerator, about as big as a standard thermos, maybe a bit slimmer. It runs on 5V/2A usb-c. It keeps the tube inside at desired temperature, down to 4°C. I found that 8°C was a good setting. Doesn't drain power banks too hard and is sufficiently cool. Temperature is pretty constant with ~1°C max variation. It needs fresh air all the time, but it keeps well in decently made bottle holder satchels of hiking backpacks.

Only issue: No battery is attached, so you need a power bank. I use an Anker Power Core that carries 100 Wh. It can continuously power the device for 6-14 hours depending on outside temperature (the hotter it gets outside, the more power it draws). My reference value for 21°C room temp was 14h 8°C cooling. 25°C outside temp and direct sunlight dropped performance time to 8h. As you can see, it's quite sensitive.

Now the issue is that power banks are a dicey subject on planes. Strictly speaking, using and charging them is illegal on most carriers. But: most planes have on-board power outlets you can use to power the thing during flight, unless you're flying low cost carriers. And by power outlets I mean 100V AC power. The USB ports in planes usually don't provide the amps necessary. I also used an Anker Nano travel adapter (this thing is insanely good as well https://www.anker.com/eu-en/products/a9215?variant=55167866601848In) to conveniently charge the fridge via a USB-C cable and also charge other devices like my phone as well. Granted, the device takes half of the workload the charger can provide, but that's still 10 watts you can use, which usually is enough for a phone to charge steadily. With low cost carriers you often either need to use the power bank and not get caught or write to them in advance (at least a week before flight) that you need continuous power either at your seat or have them power it for you (and they can do this afaik). Don't think a doctor's note spontaneously produced at check-in suffices. I almost was thrown off a flight because I tried being transparent about the whole thing (while providing such a doctor's note).

Using the fridge with a power bank, you should adhere to three rules:
1: If you can power it without the power bank, go for it.
2: Whenever you can charge your power bank without substantive jail risk, go for it.
3: Tell people who complain to you regarding airport outlets ("I need to charge, too") to fuck off (that's medicine!). They always can charge their phones on the plane (esp on long-haul).

About the power bank: Please buy a good one (again, Anker Power Core is reliable good tech, but there's other good brands as well). Don't get a cheap model. Those are usually the ones that spontaneously combust.

Where this device shines is long train rides, bus or car travel. You can take lots of stuff with you in it, I traveled with insulin supply for 5 weeks, but your needs might differ from mine. But it should be enough for most vacations. Even with flights, it's so much better than relying on ice or cooling packs.

If you want to give it a try, I suggest you buy one and test it with thermometers and your power bank to see if it fits your use case and needs. If it doesn't, return it.

#diabetes #insulin #travel

eating sugar is not a primary cause of #diabetes. eating junk #food is not a primary cause of diabetes. when you make jokes about "getting diabetes" over sugary, junk filled food, you are enforcing #stereotypes that end with #diabetics developing deadly eating disorders or experiencing medical #abuse and neglect. Yes, it is that deep. Stop making diabetes jokes, you look like an #uneducated bigot

#SilentSunday

Roasted #Chinese #chestnuts to share with Mom. Chestnuts are one of the best #nuts for #diabetics to eat. In small quantities, it's a healthy, #DiabetesFriendly #food.

#Autumn

https://www.europesays.com/uk/215680/ What are Ajwa dates? #AjwaDates #antioxidants #Ayurveda #BloodSugar #calcium #ColdMilk #diabetics #digestion #EmptyStomach #EnergyBoost #fiber #GutHealth #Health #HealthBenefits #HeartHealth #ibs #Immunity #iron #IronDeficiency #KidneyIssues #LactoseIntolerant #LowPotassiumDiet #magnesium #MorningRitual #NaturalSugars #NutrientProfile #Nutrition #potassium #TraditionalPractice #UK #Unani #UnitedKingdom #WeightGain #Wellness

Peeking at Poking Health Tech: the G7 and the Libre 3 https://hackaday.com/2025/04/29/peeking-at-poking-health-tech-the-g7-and-the-libre-3/ #chemistryhacks #MedicalHacks #diabetics #Teardown #diabetes #glucose #monitor #cgm

Peeking at Poking Health Tech: the G7 and the Libre 3 - Continuous glucose meters (CGMs) aren’t just widgets for the wellness crowd. For m... - https://hackaday.com/2025/04/29/peeking-at-poking-health-tech-the-g7-and-the-libre-3/ #chemistryhacks #medicalhacks #diabetics #teardown #diabetes #glucose #monitor #cgm

MESSAGE TO TRUMP VOTERS:
#trump #republicans #republican #insulin #healthcare #diabetes #diabetics #maga

Dictator #DJT Revokes #Biden Exec Order ‘Lowering Prescription Drug Costs for Americans.’

Massively shifting impact immediately affects more than 6 million Californians on #Medicare and those #diabetics who get insulin capped at $35 a month.

“I was shocked,” said #California #Pharmacist Sonya Frausto.

If gov subsidies are gone, #pharmacists can no longer provide #medications at lower govt subsidized rates and the impact of the #health industry clusterfuck is immediate on US patients relying on these rates.

https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/trumps-rollback-executive-order-prescription-prices/103-2b05e680-45fd-4c2b-b70b-567cad050ac3

Dictator #DJT Revokes #Biden Exec Order ‘Lowering Prescription Drug Costs for Americans.’

Massively shifting impact immediately affects more than 6 million Californians on #Medicare and those #diabetics who get insulin capped at $35 a month.

“I was shocked,” said #California #Pharmacist Sonya Frausto.

If gov subsidies are gone, #pharmacists can no longer provide #medications at lower govt subsidized rates and the impact of the #health industry clusterfuck is immediate on US patients relying on these rates.

https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/trumps-rollback-executive-order-prescription-prices/103-2b05e680-45fd-4c2b-b70b-567cad050ac3

Finally, as I make these updates, I will be showing more of my work & get the opportunity to hear from the #DiabetesManagement community what features they’d like to see.
The arching goal will always be to keep it simple, easy to use & focused on helping fellow #Diabetics.

#DiabetesAwarenessMonth

If #BigPharma are further encourage to manufacture #weightloss #drugs, they will persist in creating a shortage of #noninsulin #injectable #diabetic #medication.
#Diabetics are not able to get their #prescribed #GLP1 because of the focus on #magical #jabs for #weight management. Stopping these #drugs means weight gain unless you can control #eating without them & that was the problem in the first place!
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/oct/14/unemployed-could-be-given-weight-loss-jabs-to-get-back-to-work-says-wes-streeting
https://www.diabetes.org.uk/about-us/news-and-views/our-response-serious-supply-issues-drugs-people-living-type-2-diabetes
https://hub.jhu.edu/2024/01/11/ozempic-wegovy-weight-loss-drugs-pros-cons/
#Government

Any #diabetics using Abbott Products with experiences with xDrip+ and nightscout in my circle?
How are the privacy aspects of those apps?

Abbott gets #FDA clearance for over-the-counter continuous glucose monitors

The Libre Rio is designed for Type 2 #diabetics who don’t use #insulin, while the Lingo is for people who want to learn more about their #metabolism.

https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/10/24175352/abbott-lingo-libre-rio-fda-cgm-diabetes-wearables

As a recently diagnosed diabetic on insulin & all the common pharmaceuticals, I keep getting told by people to shield my digestive system from sugar using fiber & eating vegetables first.

So I guess I'm gonna look into these supplements. Capsules would be most convenient for me.

8 Best Fiber Supplements of 2024
https://www.healthline.com/health/digestive-health/whats-the-best-fiber-supplement#A-quick-look-at-the-best-fiber-supplements

#diabetics

Dexcom announces Stelo has been cleared by the FDA
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/03/05/dexcom-announces-stelo-has-been-cleared-by-the-fda-.html

#T2Diabetes
#T2D
#Diabetics
#DiabeticsNotOnInsulin
#Dexcom
#DexcomStelo
#CGM
#FDA

A Startup Has Unlocked a Way to Make Cheap #Insulin - https://www.wired.com/story/cheap-insulin-biosimilar-rbio/ absurd that some #diabetics in some countries can't afford this life-saving substance

It seems a lot of people may want to be hesitent to give support for obese people using #ozempic and the "higher dosage ozempic" #wegovy, because it causes shortages takes away meds from #diabetics

Ozempic is NOT a med for #diabetes type 1, but for type 2. Type 2 diabetes is strongly linked to obesity. These meds can prevent people from getting #diabetes. It is quite cruel to tell an #obese person "wait until you have diabetes, THEN when the damage is done, you have the right to the meds".

People assume obesity is linked to lack of of willpower, when it is more and more obvious that obese people often do not get the feeling of being full after eating as they should. THIS is what the med fixes.

To tell someone that is in a continues state of being hungry, to "shape up and eat less!" is extremely cruel.

And, honestly, to tell someone that is in a continues state of being hungry to "just accept it and be body positive!" is not like the right thing either.

Interesting article for type 2 #diabetics https://studyfinds.org/diabetes-gene-blood-sugar/

Oatmeal diet for diabetics.

In this post, I provide links for the trilogy of brief videos on the benefits of oatmeal for diabetics.

I'm going to give it a go, but I think I'll use oat groats (intact whole-grain oats) rather than oatmeal (which in this context refers to old-fashioned rolled oats).

https://leisureguy.wordpress.com/2023/03/22/oatmeal-diet/

#oats #oatmeal #diabetes #diabetics #insulin #insulinResistance

#Governments need to move fast because the #devastating #impacts on #health & #healthcare #budgets resulting from the #ChronicIllness are growing worse, said #DiabetesCanada spokeswoman Joan King.
“The #trajectory for #diabetes is grim,” King said. “It’s getting worse in terms of prevalence, and in the cost of diabetes in our #AcuteCare system.”
https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/2023/03/20/expanded-coverage-for-diabetics-in-spotlight

#diabetics #Manitoba #Canada #WeNeedCoverageInBC #DiabetesHelpNeeded